Carpenter II (Journeyman)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a skilled carpenter to perform maintenance, remodeling and repairs with strong leadership capabilities. You will provide training to less experienced staff and serve as lead in the absence of supervision.

The role requires reading plans, selecting lumber, estimating materials, and ensuring safety compliance across job sites in campus facilities. You may be subject to callback and after-hours duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with formal trade training or related experience.
• Experience in carpentry maintenance, remodeling and repairs with ability to read plans.
• Ability to mentor others and train staff; safety compliance (OSHA, LOTO, PPE).

Responsibilities

• Carpentry maintenance: design, install and repair woodwork, cabinetry, doors, trim.
• Carpentry construction: read blueprints, estimate costs, materials and time; work with customers.
• General maintenance: collaborate with other trades; create access points; install catwalks and scaffolding.
• Training and mentorship: lead and train staff; complete required licensing/training.
• Safety: promote safe practices; comply with OSHA, LOTO, PPE; uphold EPA/DHEC rules.

Skills

Carpentry Maintenance

Carpentry Construction

General Maintenance

Training & Mentorship

Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs carpentry and related duties requiring routine and advanced degrees of professional skills and technical knowledge. Performs maintenance, remodeling and repairs involving carpentry. Provides training and mentorship to less experienced employees. Serves as lead in absence of lead. Subject to callback and unscheduled work hours as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• 45% Carpentry Maintenance Designs, builds, installs and repairs structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry. Maintains building appearance and structural integrity, including doors and window trim. Assists in constructing walls, remodeling, and hanging and finishing dry wall, installs and repairs all types of structures and performs related tasks involving interior and exterior finish of carpentry work. Installs structural components of buildings such as joists, braces, wood and metal studs, posts, columns and trusses. Installs and repairs ceilings, siding, wood and metal doors and windows. Installs and repairs walls and floors. Constructs and sets forms. Fabricates, installs and repairs interior components such as shelving, benches, lab tables, cabinets and partitions. Fabricates, refits, and installs doors, locks, and trim.
• 20% Carpentry Construction Reads and comprehends plans and blueprints. Recognizes and selects appropriate lumber types and grades. Makes rough sketches. Estimates cost, time and materials of carpentry projects. Works with customers to provide them with a better product.
• 15% General Maintenance Works with other trades to help them perform their jobs more easily and more safely. Creates accesses in ceilings, walls, and floors. Installs catwalks in ceilings, attics and over objects. Erects safe scaffolding to minimize use of tall ladders.
• 10% Training and Mentorship Leads, guides, and/or trains others in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing, and compliance for industry and University.
• 10% Safety Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO & PPE policy. Complies with all EPA/DHEC rules. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.